The following notes show the 2025 Club Officials and pertinent information from the latest  club Committee Meeting.

1       2025 Officials

The following officials were appointed as follows: 
General Secretary - Toni Caswell 
Treasurer -  Debbie Hinks 
Welfare/Safety Officer  - Toni Caswell 
Fixture Secretary  - Steve Harris 
Handicap Secretary -   Martin Blatchford 
Webmaster - Geoff Bannister 
General Committee Members -  Andy Cole, Reece Lambert,  Alan Smith, Terry Cotton, Nathan Lambourne, Simon Bellamy, Dan Leney
Club Captain - Martin Blatchford
Club Vice Captain - Nigel Bow
Senior Captain - John Howes
Senior Fixtures Officer - Gary Rogers
Hardy A Captain - Craig Pitcher
Hardy A Vice Capt.- Nathan Lambourne
Hardy B Captain - Nigel Bow
Hardy B Vice Captain - Kevin Down
3 Counties Captain - Grant Jones
3 Counties Vice Captain - Simon Bellamy
RTTV Captain - Andy Cole

Notes from the Committee meeting held on 12th November 

3.1 Club Captain's Report
- AGM
A Notice will be posted on the board showing details of the AGM that will take place at Folke on 4th January following the Medal competition. Medal Tee Off will be 10:00 am.

- 2026 Officials
The Nomination Notice for the 2026 officers and committee members will also be posted shortly.

- Captain’s Jacket
The club secretary was requested to place an order for the club jacket for the 2026 Captain.

- 2025 Trophies
Martin reported that all the trophies were on order and would be presented as per last year at the Senior and club Christmas Stablefords on 16th and 20th December.

- Honours Boards
Difficulties were being experienced with the orders for the Honours Board updates from Yellow Box. Use of an alternative supplier is being considered.

3.2 Senior Captain
Senior Captain John Howes reported that following the East v West match on 11th December the only outstanding event is the Christmas Stableford on 16th December.

3.3 Hardy A Captain
The Hardy AGM held on 11th November confirmed that the 2026 Hardy A matches will remain as single competitions. Folke has a bye for the first round of the Knockout Cup.

3.4 Hardy B Captain
Nigel Bow reported that the League Trophy was presented at the AGM. The team also has a bye in the Knockout.

3.5 Counties League Captain
All the fixtures for the 2026 season have been defined and the information is with the Folke fixtures secretary Steve Harris. The K/O trophy was presented at the AGM and Folke has a bye for the first round of the 2026 K/O cup. The league fees for 2026 have been reduced from £65 to £60.

4 Treasurers Report
There were no issues to report. The deposit for the day away has been paid plus outstanding payments for the 2025 club trophies.

5 Handicap Secretary’s Report
The winter knockout pairings have been issued but only one match completed so far. The final date for round 1 matches is 30th November.

6 Club Secretary
Nothing to report.

7 AOB
Nothing to report

8 Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held at Folke on Wednesday 10th December at 6:30 pm. All members are welcome to attend.